Teaching Assistant

Cirencester Deer Park School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1XB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,142.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5, Scale Point 11 to 14

Teaching Assistant job summary

As a Secondary School Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about education, committed to helping young people thrive, and eager to work collaboratively within a dynamic school environment. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about education, committed to helping young people thrive, and eager to work collaboratively within a dynamic school environment.

The Ideal Candidate will have

• A genuine passion for supporting young people’s learning and personal development.
• The confidence to work with students of varying abilities, including those who may need additional encouragement or tailored support.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing classroom needs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students and staff.
• A positive, resilient attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail when preparing resources or supporting assessment.
• A commitment to professional growth, including a willingness to undertake training related to SEND, safeguarding, or behaviour support.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and a dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Cirencester Deer Park School

As part of our team, the successful candidate will lead by example — recognising the opportunity in every interaction to make a difference, and inspiring others to bring out the best in every student. Together, we foster a culture of ambition, trust, kindness, determination, and high expectations for all, creating an environment where every young person can dream big, work hard, and achieve their fullest potential.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and professional growth, including:

• Membership with Education Mutual, providing health and wellbeing support
• A positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued
• A strong team spirit and a genuine sense of buzz and energy across the school
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and make a meaningful impact every day

We are proud to be an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity and champions equity for all. We welcome and value staff and students from every background, identity, and life experience. Our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity underpins everything we do — from how we support our students to how we work together as colleagues. We believe that varied perspectives strengthen our school and enrich the learning experience for everyone.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Further general information about our school can be found on our school website and we have provided our Teaching Assistant job description and Person Specification. Applications should be completed through My New Term and should be accompanied by a personal statement. Applications should be submitted no later than midday on Friday, 5 June 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references.

Our Ofsted Report in January 2023 confirmed: "Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding. Appropriate checks are made on adults working in the school. Staff understand the priority that should be given to safeguarding. They receive effective training and report concerns about pupils or adults appropriately."

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cirencester Deer Park School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1017 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cirencester Deer Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cirencester-deer-park-school-cirencester

As a high performing comprehensive school with 1000 pupils in the South Cotswolds, Cirencester Deer Park School is committed to providing outstanding education and developing our staff. Having initially converted to an Academy in April 2011, we are now a leading member of The Corinium Education Trust, the first ‘mixed’ Multi-Academy Trust in Gloucestershire which brings together a large secondary, community primary and church schools; the leaders of which are ambitious for their pupils’ learning and life chances and are committed to continuous school improvement.

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